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hurWiav December .), 1908.
' ,i M-ilkil i..-.int in uewsp-iper ethics tli.it
, s MKhiishcis are !n't responsible for the
.ti oi lus;.. miciiii, llie iiublicatiou of a
i., nir n ion itr-es ;ot i:um'; t'uit t!ie editor or
endorses liii; coiici:iUiJicatii:i. Tiili
nu'Eai th :tdhers to these general prici-
Advertise in The Comaiox
w J'ATjTH. You owe it to your
business. You owo it to the
jcirrcss :inl growth of Scot
VwA Neck. It will pay you.
The force of hands preparing
tiR si reels and sidewalks and
nbain now bridges has been
increased. At this rate our
s 'nets and sidewalks will soon
be in good shape. Keep up the
work. We all will appreciate
it fully when bad weather sets
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HALIFAX COURT.
Ths IrsIronHon that Goninilsslnr.srs
"Pleiad" !?ie Jurcrs Stirs Up a Ker
nel's Rest.
Halifs:: Superior Court convened
at :aiuax s'xnrsaay ior uvi utai ex
the criminal and civil dockets, J udge
C. 11 Cu(;l:e residing. The Grand
Jury, consisting of 11. W. Brown,
foreman. W. C. Dickens, W. D. Ltg
get Lafayette Powell, G. C. Nevi!,
G. C. Howell, R. II. Daniels, S. B.
Butts, J. K. Kilpatriek, A. V.
Sledge, W. D. Knight,- E. Ar Lilly,
C, E McGwigan, F. M. Taylor, W.
W. Keeter, II. W. Mixon, F. P.
SieJfee, E. T. Adcock, were swern in.
Eugene Hannah was made officer of
the Grand Jury.
The Judge then proceeded to de
liver a a strong and forcible charge
to the jury which was concluded
about 1:15 o'clock when adjourn
ment was taken for dinner until
2:80 o'clock.
Judge Cook delivered a strong
charge to the jury in which he clear
ly and forcibly defined the different
classes and degrees of the law and
was listened to with intense inter
est. He went after the offenders of the
iaw with gloves olT and said he
would dip his duty because of his
oath as a Judge and because the
majority of his days had been spent.
He discussed at length the different
degrees of murder and manslaugh
ter, laying especial stress on what
is termed involuntary manslaughter.
He stated that the heavy damages
against railroads had not checked
ESlLLfA.YT EVENT.
Grand Reception in Osncr
WilMsm Wallca XHcIilu.
cf Krs
The citizens can render a
j rent and lasting service to
tiieir town by aiding in the up
building of the public library
which has been founded by our
noble women. '-'Let the women
do the work," and they usually
do, but let all help in this great j the occurence of accidents because
undertaking. Nothing is more I Li so many cases the parties really
elevating and helpful to the eit- i responsible for accidents escaped all
ieens of" any town than the j responsibility whatever. Whenever
l idinrr of o-ood literature. The i a man is paid to perform a duty and
noral" and. educational ad-j intrusted with the performance of
vaneemenl of our people de- a?d. a ueath oc?r3
, , , . , . through his criminal neghgence.then
pels argety upontlieanxoun fa n of mansaughter and
iullR- Xhy ,l aud the kif 1 1 should be held responsible.
d jjterature they read. L.et the i iTa fnAi. nn fu0 tpmnprancp mips-
public library movement be
i ecu ted witli
luination.
in tc
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and
Ciisrry-Jovssp.
At the home of the brides parents,
I r. and Mrs. M. D. Joyner, whe
1. , o ..-.Lou i live miles in the country,
( he afternoon of Wednesday No--
.nU'r 25, at i:C0 o'clock, Miss Het
i - Joyner was married to Mr. Paul
,! -.yrer, Elder W. B. Strickland per
i ir.-.iag the ceremony. Mrs N. D.
y xv Ago preudud at the organ.
ihe marriage was a quiet affair,
:';y a few invited guests being pres-r-.z.
While the decorations were
: sr.t'ie. they were very pretty.
lion and strongly urged upctn the of
ficers their duty in properly enforc
ing this law.
He also spoke of lynchings and the
demoralization incident to them.
He referred to the charge that
there was irregularity in ihe count
ing of the votes in some townships
in the county during the recent
election. "It must be investigated."
said he, "and, if true, the guilty
one3 puuished, if untrue, it must be
established. The people are on
trial."
Something of a sensation was
was caused vhen Judge Cooke said
that he had been informed that the
Commissioners had "picked the
jurors" that when a man not "their
it.e auen.-unce w, as lonovvs. kind was drawn his name was
r. aerhert iJatts with Mis Onie , thrown back and they continued thus
-g-eit; Mr. Leon Joynor with Mi?s;nr,t;i the ones wanted wr drawn
i . -i;a House; Mr. Lero
A.isorcoK
'th Miss Kute Joyner, Mr. Paul
yn?r with Miss Mattye Cnerry.
Aft'?r the marriage the bridal par
te repaired to the home of the
geo,""ns brother, Mr. Kufus Cherry,
where a reception was tendered the
L ride and groom and their friends.
I Iere the decorations were of palms, i
f .-rn-j, and holly, being very tasteful
1 , arranged.
Trio were recinents of many val
uable presents, attesting the popu
hu'.iy of the couple.
The groom is the youngest son of
Mr. and Mis. Amos Cherry, who
live a few miles from Scotland Neck,
and an industrious and successful
firmer, and a young man of many
Qualities that go to make noble man
hood. The bride i3 a young lady well
known in this community, and is
possesed of many lovely traits of
character which make her friends
wherever she goes. For many years
she resided in the city of Richmond,
where she has hosts of friends and
admirers.
The many friends of the happy
pMr join in wishing them much hap-iti.-ss
all through life.
Those present besides the friends
0. " the immediate community were
1. " e.-i-crs. Joe, Leon and Paul Joyner,
a ,d Mrs. Rex Edwards, brothers and
;;ter of the bride, of Norfolk; Mr.
p.! d Mrs. Walter Cherry, of Epworth;
Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Savage and Mr.
a vT Mrs. Wiley Cherry, of Speed.
Bear Esfcss Visit.
derway. The main damage was to
.He man and the oear was in our: the chimney which completely de
reel ;t last week. Many of the curi- molished. Many of the household
oe-; crowded around to see him per-1 goods were removed but no damage
f: em acrobatic feats. ! done.
and if it was true and he couldn't
believe that it was it should be se
verely prosecuted and if untrue they
should be vindicated.
After adjournment many of the
county officers and those prominent
in county affairs vehemently de
nounced it as an unqualified lie. The
Judge was informed of this and he
stated from the bench that he was
then satisfied that it was untrue.
Mr. Travis addressed His Honor and
stated that such a flagrant slander
of these good men could not go
without being vindicated and - asked
the author of the charge. Judge
Cooke declined to give the name of
hi3 informant but stated that he was
from another county. Mr. Travis
insisted that a bill be drawn and the
matter be made a record, and that
the grand jury investigate and re
port to the Court. This course was
adopted.
There are about 54 cases on the
criminal docket and only six or eight
on the civil. The Judge's charge
was pointed and delivered in his own
characteristic way and it was evi
dent that transgressors of the law
have a rough road ahead.
One of the most delightful social
affairs and an event of unusual in
terest was the reception given by
Mrs. Archibald McDowell in honor
of her Fister-ia-law, Mrs. William
Walton Kitchin, Tuesday afternoon
from 3 to 5 o'clock. It was a warm
beautiful day with just a hint of
spring in the air.an ideal day.
The home was charmingly decor
ated, the haiis, parlor, sitting-room
and dinning-room being thrown open
to the guests. The guests were met
at the front door by Mrs. Charles
Lawrence McDowell," attractively
dressed in Persian dimity.and given a
most cordial welcome. In the par
lor Mrs. A. L. Purrington, hand
somely gowned in a purple velvet
Directoire suit, met the guests.
Punch was served in the parlor
by Miss Anna Kitchin and Rebecca
Smith, stylishly attired in white coat
suit with picture hats to match. The
guests were met in the sitting-room
by Miss Mary Herbert Smith, dainti
ly dressed in white, and introduced
to the receiving party composed of
Mrs. Archibald McDowell, wearing
a handsome dress of grey with
touches of white; Mrs. William Wal
ton Kitchin, in white Eoline, Mrs.
Ciaude Kitchin, in blue messoline,
Mrs. Arlington Kitchin, in white
princess mull and Mrs. A. Paul Kitch
in in yellow liberty silk.
The guests were shown into the
dinning-room by Mrs. Richard Kitch
in, wearing a wdiite lace waist and
black skirt. Mrs. Samuel E. Kitch
in, wearing a handsome ecru waist
and brown skirt, presided in
the dinning-room, which was at
tractively decorated in red candia
bras with red rose shades, and vases
of red roses, producing a splendid
effect. The quests were served by a
bevy of pretty little maids, Gertrude
and Kathleen Kitchin, Annie Maria
McDowrell and Lucile Kitchin. Cake
and ice cream in layers of pink and
white were served. Serving the re
freshments were Mesdames G. Hoff
man, W. F. Butterworth and Olivia
McDowell.
Nearly a hundred ladies called
during the afternoon; and Mrs.
Kitchin was given a most gracious
welcome by the ladies of Scotland
Neck, proud to honor her as the first
lady of the State and as the wife of
her most distinguished son.
Mrs. McDowell is a most gracious
hostess, possessing the necessary
tact and ability that go to the mak
ing of a perfect hostess.
ThVFdTab!8ciiib.
Mrs. A. L. Purrington was the hos
teas of the Round Table Club on Tues
day afternoon. The meeting was call
ed to order by the President, Mrs. G
S. White. After the transaction of
the routine business 'Miss Rebecca
Knight read a splendid paper on
"Bacon and the Elizabethan Ere
The readings was from some short
poems of Bacon's, read by Mrs. J
E. Bowers, for Miss Lena Leggett,
who wa3 absent.
After general discussion refresh
ments of fruit, salad and cake were
served by Masters Philip and Luther
Purrington.
Those present were Mesdames W
R. Bond, A. McDowell Claude Kitcb
in, W. D. Leggett, II. I. Clark, WT
H. Josey, J. E. Bowers, G. S. White
and G. Hoffman, Misses Addie and
Eleanor Smith, and Rebecca Knight.
The guests of honor were Mrs
Stuart Smith and Miss Lizzie Butter
worth, of Petersburg, Va. The next
meeting will be on Dec. 8th at the
residence of Mrs. A. McDowell.
i ' Suffering Ladles I
Sunday Morning Fire.
About seven or eight o'clock Sun
day morning a fire broke out at the
old Episcopal rectory now occupied
by Mr. K. L. House.
Tile fire caught in the chimney and
it looked as if it might be disaster
ous but quick work soon had it un-
Dellghffiil Party.
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Know
We are Turning Out The
Best Class of Job Work?
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j Wo want your business. We are going to givo you
j tho best service and at right prices. We do any thing
in our line.
bend m your order. k .
THE COMMONWEALTH, Scotland Neck, N. C.
A delightful party was given
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Futrell, on Thursday evening Nov
A 1 X 1 1 m
ioin, to a rarge numoer oi young
people.
The guests were met at the door
and ushered in by Miss Louise Fut
rell, the charming little hostess, and
a great evenings enjoyment was had
by all present. During the evening
beautiful music was rendered by
Misses Louise Futrell and Estelle
House which was listened to with
j i .1. j i .i
mucn ueugnt oy tne nappy young
couple. About 9:30 o'clock delicious
refreshments were served in dainty
and artistic manner.
Every moment was full of amuse
ment and enjoyment and the hour
to depart, 10:30 o'clock, came too
soon for the happy young people.
Miss Futrell wass unanimously voted
a charming hostess and all wish for
another such treat at an early date.
are urged to follow the example of thousands of
their sisters and take Cardui. Oardui is a non
mineral, non-intoxicating medicine for women. It
is for sick, weak ladies, with sick female organs.
II Will Help You
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Tf is n. frenuine. curative medicine, that builds
IB up the female system and relieves femaldjpain. m
m Mrs. M. X. St. Clair, of Eskdale, W. , writes : m
m 1 'Before taking Cardui, I had giveji up all nope ot $
M o-offirto- wrdl. T had suffered for 3 years with my m
Mlctt side and was confined to my bed, so 1 took Cardui,
ana now uuxuiu una auuui tuicu xxi j icuKwo vj.vu.wj.v.
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AT
ALL DRUG STORES
j. D. Ray & Co.
Dealers in
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Scotland Neck, Ncr. Car.
'VERYTHING Fresh and
s New. It will pay you to buy
your goods in Scotland Neck, and
5m us. Phone orders given
prompt attention. Bring us your
Country Produce.
I shall from date open a New Mar
ket at the old Ice House next to
postoffice building known as the
"Central Market." I shall make an
effort to please everybody, keeping
at all times as good market as place
will afford. The best Beef, Pork,
Sausage, Fish, Oysters, Chickens,
Potatoes, Cabbage, Smith's Mill
Meal and Ice. I will buy Cattle,
Hides, Chickens, Etc. If you have
anything eatable to sell see me.
10-29-5 1 Lewis E. Pope.
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Gold Glasses
FOR
Xmas Presents !
Lenses changed to suit wearer
at no extra charge.
J. W. Perry Co.
Cottox Factoks axd Commis
sion Merciiats.
Norfolk, Virginia.
Quotations November 24, 190S.
Cotton Steady
Stict-middling 9 1-4
Middling 9 3-16
Strict low middling........ 9
Low middling
Peanuts, New Quiet
Tucker, Hal! & Co.,
The Expert Opticians,
53 Granby St., Norfolk, Va.
Catalogue on Application.
mcy.
3 1-4
Slictly prime
Prime 2 3-4
Low grades 2 1-4
Machine picked 2 1-43 1-4
Spanish 80cts
B. E. Peas $3.75 per bag.
Stock Peas $1.25 per bushel.
Subject to changes of the market,
F. O. B. here:
2 lb "York" Bagging, 7 1-8 per yd
2 1-4 lb "Hub" Bagging, 7 3-4 per yd
2 lb Rewoven Bagging, 6 1-2 per yd
2 1-4 lb " " 7 per yd
45 lb New Arrow Ties, 98 per bdl
63 in Peanut Bags $80.00 per M
70 in Peanut Bags $82.50 per M
Yours truly,
J. W. PERRY CO.
Administrator's Notice.
Having qualified as administrator
upon the estate of W. H. Harrell,
deceased, I hereby notify all persons
having claims against said estate to
present them to me for payment
within one year from the date of this
notice, or said notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. All per
sons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate settler, rt.
This November 26th 1908.
W. T. Ruffin,
Admr. W. H. Harrell, Dcd.
Kitchin & Smith, Attorneys.
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THE
BEST REPLECTSQN
that strikes the eye and wins the
approval of all our customers for
FINE TAILOPvING
is, the acme of style and finish in
eery detail. Perfectly-fittingshoul-ders,
the most graceful curves, every
lapel put on for use and style a coat
and entire suit that speaks volumes
for a destinctive difference in any
crowd. Why buy ready-made cloth
ing that never fits, when for a
slight difference in price, we can
make you Clothing that fits and
fits well; uome m and let U3 sur
prise you with our reasonable prices
r. 13. HERTZ, - - TarboroN.C.
for Sale.
Desirable Town Property.
i oner ior sale a most desirable
iui, aim lwo smau dwellings, corner
Main and Seventh streets. The
Small houses are renting for $10 00
yex myiiui. ine location is fine
Apply to
Mrs. J. h. Lawrence;
or E. T. Whiteheatv
Scotland Neck, N C.
J Buyers ot
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LOOK!
We have what you want ami v. :
are anxious to have you cr,niC
and give" us an opportunity
To Show You Our Msmmo't
Stock.
We are offering Hackney Wagons
at the Old Prices we sold tlnni
at before the advance. If y ,u
need'a Wagon call and get thu
advantage of this offer while
lasts.
This Reduction Is for the Spot
Only.
REMEMBER we have a laro xto k
Cook Stoves and Heaters at
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Prices. Cook Stoves at .(.()(). 1 ! ;!! t
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- lours ior imsiiK'ss.
; HARDY HARDVARE CCMP'Y,
i "The Hardware Hustlers," Scotland Neck, N. C.
iHUX'S IOTCI1E
Next Door to S. A. L. Ticket Office, WeWon. N. (.
AVCTI7DQt Served on Short Notice, Any St vie. AV " TTT ' '
t UlOlOwi Full Dinner 50c. Hot and Cold V I :L;VJ;
A First-Class Dining Room
tic-
Lunches.
Lady Clerks in Attendance.
for Ladies a
Good
v. iii mniisn iree oi cost a case 01 any oilier water to
i prove ti al iuckhom Lithia i tr.a most active of all
waters on the Lidneys.
Vi it decs
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net cure ioflapinTiof'; d hs hhd&r. il
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j For Sale by all Mineral Water Dealers. EfeSV ; r -c
Ak yoi dcalct Vfifia (Erect fe pMal eJfcr pti&6-a'- V-
k and booL!rt. K'T - '
CcckUra UUsh Vhkr Co, Henderson, N. C. lO' i ;
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New Cuildiogs.
The walls of the new brick store
on Main street are climbing high,
and soon a handsome new store will
grace the formerly vacant lot.
The large storage warehouse which
has been in course of construction
by N. B. Josey is completed.
ThLads a large substantial building
made of corrugated iron. It will be
used for the storage of cotton, pea
nuts, grain, etc.
I sl ")rni SittS't
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THIS WINTER? BOTH HAVE
BEEN BROUGHT ' WITHIN
EASY REACH BY THE
SPLENDID THROUGH TRAIN
SERVICE OF THE
ATLANTIC COASTLIHE
"WRITE FOR RATES
SCHEDULES. RESERVATIONS
AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKLETS TO
W.J.CRAIG T.C.WHITE
PASS TRAFFIC MGR. GEN L PASS U AGT.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
ACKSCNVILLE
MHMONO
UAYTONA
Farm for Sale.
Valuable farm of 325 acres, about
150 acres cleared, balance in wood
some good- timber.
White's Cross Roads, about 4 miles
from Scotland Neck. Fine oppor
tunity to buy a valuable place at
a reasonable price. Write at once
or call upon
Mrs. J. ii. Lawrence
or E. T. Whitehead.
cuuana iecK, N. C
Notice of Sab of LW.
KeV Uc-V552MA.
Notice,
By virtue of
by law, I will sell ktnnhi
in SJt xt i . ' uu"'ii
190S tv n iNCT' utcemler-15ih.
cost ' , im1' to pa' damages aud
'un redeemed by owner Le
Whit?ridatei 0n Mole CoW ami
Mull ! HI and ne Black White
This November 25th, 1903
1 n.2GR3tV-K,TCHra-
TED!
ALfERS0NS are hereby for-
bidden to hunt with dog or gun
CompeanvndST?o Il1 GuSS
ShSKnd wTde5 hyr the Iands of
By virtue of ari c-i!
perior Court of Ha!
in special proceeding-'
Broughton. Adme.
deceaseil, vs -I. V. i' e
on the speeiiil pnvvr.;.
said court, the uviv r-;
sioncr will, on the
arj', 11)00, at V2
Court-house door i-. H:
County, N. C, o'u r f
highest bidder f '
tract (r r:;reei :' ! '
lti.vnst! V. : e
the IT. V. .
Ii. Cron:. . ;
follow.-;:
On the '
Perkins . .
the ea-t !-. ..
Peiv.ins a .
south by ':'..
izx Road, ...i
of Dr. Perk'esa, e
kins, contair in", un
known as the 'and
L. Finch from ti e e a
Brinkley, decease-'.
This 1st day oi He
J. M. ''
11-LV-lt.
Laundn,- Dyclnn
I have added Dye-.
Cleaning to my
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N-:-i
Give me a
tru
an teed.
John U. bi